Lazarow World-Hike-About

Jen heading toward Pic de Montmalus, a staggering find. The mountain at right-rear is Pic Cubil Petit, (see 3, 4 & 5 below). The white tank is visible to the sharp eye. Below the mountain is Restaurant Refugi del Llac de Pessons, alongside a lake. Difficult to make out as we are quite a distance away on a tricky trail. From distance, we get a wonderful view of the refugi, lake and marvelous landscape of rocks and shrubbery. This sight, literally, took the breath away after losing much of it on the climb and continuing hike. We consider this a truly magnificent position. A view of the above refugi from the top of Pic Cubil Petit. We mentioned the white tank above. We view it from the peak. Another look at "The Cubil", much easier to see the white tank, right of peak. Below: The refugi and lake. The enthusiasm is obviously not for most...what do they say? You had to be there! Another perspective of the refugi, lake and backdrop. Within this region, we cou...

This was our initial view of the bridge. We always approach the near side (right) on our hike from Els Plans. We either walk away from it to the right on other trails or along the path dug into the mountain across the way. Most visitors take a bus up to the parking lot on the left side of the bridge and walk across it, returning the same way. It spans some 2 thousand feet. One of us testing the metal or should that be mettle? We avoid crossing the bridge, lately.     The Tibetan Bridge , Pont Tibetà, is a staggering structure that provides views for a person crossing it, views of it from many perspectives and yet, it has no essential (useful) function normally associated with such structures. This is an observation of two people without much knowledge, but with a point of view. Ostensibly, it's a focal point for tourists, a few bungee jumpers as well as those wishing to cross the ravine and return again. It's an experience for tourists. We enjoy it but fortunately, did...